SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 7 and the product is -60. what are the two numbers

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Question 1041505: the sum of two numbers is 7 and the product is -60. what are the two numbers

Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let your two numbers be m and n.
m+n=7
mn=-60
n=7-m
m(7-m)=-60
7m-mē+60=0
mē-7m-60=0
(m-12)(m+5)=0
Your two numbers are 12 and -5. ☺☺☺☺